Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements Issued by NWS Wakefield, VA
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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
Issued by National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1226 AM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024
NCZ015>017-032-102-VAZ098-121000-
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Pasquotank-Camden-Western Currituck-Perquimans-Eastern Currituck-
Virginia Beach-
1226 AM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...
* WHAT...Up to 2 feet of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...In North Carolina, Pasquotank, Camden, Western
Currituck, Perquimans and Eastern Currituck Counties. In
Virginia, Virginia Beach.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT early this morning.
* IMPACTS...Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas will result in
an elevated threat of property damage to homes and businesses
near the waterfront and shoreline. Water will be around 2 ft
above ground level in some areas resulting in a sufficient depth
to close numerous roads and threaten homes and businesses.
Flooding may extend inland from the waterfront along tidal
rivers and bays resulting in some road closures and flooding of
vehicles.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.
&&
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MDZ021>023-121230-
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Dorchester-Wicomico-Somerset-
1226 AM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY...
* WHAT...Around two feet of inundation above ground level
expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...Dorchester, Wicomico and Somerset Counties.
* WHEN...Until noon EDT today.
* IMPACTS...Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas will result
in an elevated threat of property damage to homes and
businesses near the waterfront and shoreline. Water will be
around 2 ft above ground level in some areas resulting in a
sufficient depth to close numerous roads and threaten homes
and businesses. Flooding will extend inland from the
waterfront along tidal rivers and bays resulting in some road
closures and flooding of vehicles.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.
&&
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VAZ099-121230-
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Accomack-
1226 AM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7
to 10 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood
Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...Accomack County.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 AM EDT this
morning. For the High Surf Advisory, until 10 AM EDT this
morning.
* IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is expected in the most vulnerable
locations near the waterfront and shoreline resulting in a low
threat of property damage. Expect up to one foot of water
above ground level in low lying, vulnerable areas. Some roads
and low lying property including parking lots, parks and lawns
near the waterfront will experience shallow flooding.
Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach
erosion.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
&&
$$
VAZ100-121230-
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Northampton-
1226 AM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT EARLY
THIS MORNING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7
to 9 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood
Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...Northampton County.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 5 AM EDT early
this morning. For the High Surf Advisory, until 10 AM EDT this
morning.
* IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is expected in the most vulnerable
locations near the waterfront and shoreline resulting in a low
threat of property damage. Expect up to one foot of water
above ground level in low lying, vulnerable areas. Some roads
and low lying property including parking lots, parks and lawns
near the waterfront will experience shallow flooding.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
&&
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Inland Worcester-
1226 AM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...Inland Worcester County.
* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT this morning.
* IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is expected in the most vulnerable
locations near the waterfront and shoreline resulting in a low
threat of property damage. Expect up to one foot of water
above ground level in low lying, vulnerable areas. Some roads
and low lying property including parking lots, parks and lawns
near the waterfront will experience shallow flooding.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
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Westmoreland-Richmond-Northumberland-Lancaster-Middlesex-
Western Essex-Eastern Essex-
1226 AM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...Westmoreland, Richmond, Northumberland, Lancaster,
Middlesex, Western Essex and Eastern Essex Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT this morning.
* IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is expected in the most vulnerable
locations near the waterfront and shoreline resulting in a low
threat of property damage. Expect up to one foot of water
above ground level in low lying, vulnerable areas. Some roads
and low lying property including parking lots, parks and lawns
near the waterfront will experience shallow flooding.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
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Maryland Beaches-
1226 AM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 8 to 10 feet expected in the
surf zone.
* WHERE...Maryland Beaches County.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT this morning.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
&&
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